Soft Thorns

A patient, humane drama that sits with teenage turmoil and quiet adult strain, rewarding viewers who lean in to its layered, character-driven rhythms.

Created by

Rasha Sharbatji

Genres

Drama

Starring

Salma Al-Masri, Salim Sabri, Kosai Khauli

Overview

At a Damascus girls' high school, the school counsellor Hanan is the quiet centre of everyone's storms — helping teenagers navigate family pressure, social expectations and the bruising complexities of adolescence, while quietly managing the unravelling of her own marriage. Each student carries a different wound; each episode peels back another layer. A warm, perceptive Syrian drama about the hidden costs of growing up female in Arab society. Directed by Rasha Sharbatji, starring Salma Al-Masri and Qusay Khouli.

How it feels

Measured and needs your attention.

About

Coming-of-age, family, identity, gender

Content

Mild sexual content and language. No violence or gore.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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